Application Development Team Lead Salary in the United States

How much does an Application Development Team Lead make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for an Application Development Team Lead in the United States is $150,178 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $72.

However, an Application Development Team Lead's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $171,634
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $141,008 to $161,409
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $132,659
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Application Development Team Lead Salaries by Percentile

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Wage
75th Percentile $161,409 $13,451 $3,104 $78
Average $150,178 $12,515 $2,888 $72
25th Percentile $141,008 $11,751 $2,712 $68
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Key Factors That Influence Application Development Team Lead Salaries

An Application Development Team Lead's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Application Development Team Lead Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Application Development Team Lead's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $145,932
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $146,343
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $147,300
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $148,395
  • Expert (over 8 years): $150,508
Levels Salary
Entry Level Application Development Team Lead$145,932
Intermediate Level Application Development Team Lead$146,343
Senior Level Application Development Team Lead$147,300
Specialist Level Application Development Team Lead$148,395
Expert Level Application Development Team Lead$150,508
$145,932 0 yr
$146,343 < 2 yrs
$147,300 2-4 yrs
$148,395 5-8 yrs
$150,508 > 8 yrs
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How Do Application Development Team Lead Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Application Development Team Leads. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $166,277.
  • California: $165,646.
  • Massachusetts: $163,439.

Top Paying Cities for Application Development Team Leads

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $189,420
  • San Francisco: $187,557
  • Oakland: $183,397

What Skills Can Increase an Application Development Team Lead's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Project Management (Mentioned in 10.71% Job Postings): Project management is the application of processes, methods, skills, knowledge and experience to achieve specific project objectives according to the project acceptance criteria within agreed parameters. Project management has final deliverables that are constrained to a finite timescale and budget.
  • Application Support (Mentioned in 2.19% Job Postings): Applications support is a service that ensures the operational processes in a business run smoothly and enables users to conduct their business.
  • Azure (Mentioned in 1.22% Job Postings): Microsoft Azure, often referred to as Azure, is a cloud computing service operated by Microsoft for application management via Microsoft-managed data centers.
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Project Management 10.71%
Application Support 2.19%
Azure 1.22%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on an Application Development Team Lead's salary.
  • People Management: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
  • Partnering: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
  • Business Analysis: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
People Management
 $159,189
6%
Partnering
 $156,185
4%
Business Analysis
 $156,185
4%
Products and Services
 $154,683
3%
Alignment
 $154,683
3%
Change Management
 $154,683
3%
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How Education impacts an Application Development Team Lead's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Application Development Team Leads enter the field with a Bachelor's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for an Application Development Team Lead with a Bachelor's Degree is between $149,605 and $157,999).

Application Development Team Lead Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Application Development Team Lead
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 3.1%
High School 5.1%
Associates 8.2%
Bachelors 58.2%
Masters 24.5%
Doctorate 1.0%
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Application Development Team Lead Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Application Development Team Lead's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$141,008
Average $150,178/year
$161,409
$11,751
Average $12,515/month
$13,451
$2,712
Average $2,888/week
$3,104
$68
Average $72/hour
$78
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $161,409 $13,451 $3,104 $78
Average $150,178 $12,515 $2,888 $72
25th Percentile $141,008 $11,751 $2,712 $68

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Salary Trends for Application Development Team Lead

Salaries for an Application Development Team Lead can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $139,183 in 2023 to around $133,807 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Application Development Team Lead salary trends, .

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